InfoComm 2018 Kicks Off Today

Despite the heat, InfoComm is playing it cool as the annual pro-AV event begins today.

Las Vegas, NV (June 6, 2018)—It may be over 100 degrees outside, but inside the Las Vegas Convention Center, InfoComm 2018 is underway—which means it’s pretty cool. Between today and Friday, InfoComm will host 44,000 attendees from 110 countries, all here to hit the show floor and discover an estimated 10,000-plus products presented by 1,000 exhibitors.

No matter what corner of the pro-AV industry visitors are interested in, you can be sure it’s well represented here, between the exhibitors showing off their latest and greatest creations; education, training and certification opportunities; networking events; and lots more.

Much of the floor is broken down into Technology Pavilions, which group together exhibitors into categories like Audio, Event Production, Digital Signage and Unified Communications & Collaboration. Among new additions to the show are the new Innovations Showcase, where attendees can check out a dozen new-to-market companies with solutions for commercial AV, and the Integrated Life pavilion, which explores technologies for smart buildings, homes and spaces where audio, video, control systems and content intersect.

Returning once again is the popular Center Stage, InfoComm’s hub for creative dialogue; it covers everything from cool case studies like a look at creating the Utah Jazz’s fan experiences at Vivint Home Arena, to discussions on Why Our Voice Assistants Need Ethics. Additionally, it will be the site of this year’s AVIXA Awards Ceremony today.

Also of note are the Audio Demo Rooms, where new audio innovations are presented by more than 20 pro audio manufacturers, each offering in-depth presentations of the latest in loudspeakers, audio networking and more.

And given that it's so darn hot outside, there's a unique place to kick-back: The Park, an indoor “outdoor” experience that offers up food truck' with street-style lunch offerings, lounge areas, live entertainment and more, ensuring visitors get to rest up for a moment and return to the show to make the most of their InfoComm 2018 experience.